AMD A8-5500B
About processor
The AMD A8-5500B is a solid processor for budget desktop systems. With its code name "Trinity" and 32nm technology, this quad-core CPU offers reliable performance for everyday computing tasks. The A8-5500B is equipped with a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, giving users enough power to handle multitasking and light productivity workloads.
One of the standout features of the A8-5500B is its integrated graphics model, the Radeon HD 7560D. This allows for casual gaming and multimedia consumption without the need for a discrete graphics card, making it a great choice for budget-conscious users.
With a TDP of 65W, the A8-5500B strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of desktop systems.
Overall, the AMD A8-5500B is a reliable processor that offers decent performance for the price. While it may not be the most powerful CPU on the market, it is a solid choice for budget desktop builds or as an upgrade for older systems. If you're looking for a cost-effective option for everyday computing needs, the A8-5500B is definitely worth considering.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A8-5500B
Code Name
Trinity
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 3.7 GHz
L1 Cache
192 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FM2
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon HD 7560D
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
391
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
962
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
444
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1206
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1349
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2648
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core